Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies
Sydney, Australia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
31 Jan 2026*
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
AUD 49,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* for domestic students | December 1 2025 for international student
** TBC for domestic students | A$49,500/year for international students
Key Summary
Your global business journey starts here.
Our Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Advanced Studies combined degree allows you to explore your interest in business alongside the study in other disciplines from maths to music, and tailor your studies for a rewarding career in a specialised industry.
Why study with us?
- The University of Sydney Business School is triple-accredited, placing it in the top 1% of business schools in the world.
- Take advantage of our dedicated careers office and award-winning employability and industry placement programs to develop valuable skills, build global networks and gain real-world experience that will help you graduate job-ready.
- We are the only business school in Australia to be a member of the prestigious CEMS global network of business schools.
This course is designed for students who wish to gain a strong commercial grounding in business, complete a second major, combine studies from a range of disciplines, undertake advanced coursework, and get involved in a cross-disciplinary community, professional, research or entrepreneurial project.
International student scholarships
For students from other countries
Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate coursework student, or a postgraduate researcher, we have an array of scholarships that could be right for you.
Bachelors and honours
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your time at university and offer a variety of scholarships for international undergraduate students.
Postgraduate coursework
We're eager to help you take the next step in your career and have a wide range of scholarship options to support your postgraduate study.
Postgraduate research – international
We're committed to fostering the best and brightest researchers, and have a wide range of scholarship options to support international research students.
Faculty scholarships
Bachelors and honours scholarships
Browse scholarships for international students in your faculty or University school.
What you’ll study
Our degree will provide you with a solid education in areas such as accounting, management and business analytics, as well as effective interpersonal and leadership skills. In addition to technical development, you will gain critical thinking and problem-solving skills to apply your knowledge effectively in the business world.
Core units
Our core units, Future of Business and Leading and Influencing in Business, have been specifically designed to prepare you for the contemporary workforce, equipping you with leadership and entrepreneurial skills, as well as the tools to develop a global mindset.
Majors
Building on this foundation, you can choose two majors. At least one major must be chosen from our wide range of business subject areas. The other may be chosen from business subject areas or the shared pool of majors and minors across the university.
Advanced Studies
In the final year of your degree, you have two options, Advanced Coursework OR Honours:
- Advanced Coursework: Enhance your leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and increase your employment prospects. You will undertake challenging coursework and a substantial real-world project individually or in collaboration with other students.
- Honours: Develop deep analytical skills and prepare yourself for further research opportunities, such as pursuing a PhD. You will undertake a supervised but independent research project as well as connected discipline-based and/or research-focused coursework. Admission to the honours pathway is subject to meeting the specified WAM and additional entry requirements. Check with your faculty for details.
Sample study plan
This is an indicative study plan.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Future of Business
- Quantitative Business Analytics
- Accounting, Business and Society
- Introductory Macroeconomics
Semester 2
- OLE: Writing for the Digital World
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Hollywood: Art, Industry, Entertainment
- Economics for Business Decision Making
Year 2
Semester 1
- Leading and Influencing in Business
- Financial Accounting A
- Business Law for Accountants
- Corporate Finance I
Semester 2
- OLE unit: Digital Influence from Social Media
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Principles
- Corporate Finance II
Year 3
Semester 1
- Financial Accounting B
- Australian Taxation System
- Investments and Portfolio Management
- Behavioural Finance
Semester 2
- Accounting and Auditing in Practice
- Information Systems for Accountants
- Trading and Dealing in Security Markets
- Finance in Practice
Year 4
Semester 1
- Advanced Business A
- Advanced Business B
- Sustainability Accounting
- Personal Finance and Superannuation
Semester 2
- Advanced Business Project A (12 credit points)
- Industry and Community Project
- Business Placement A (internship)
- The University of Sydney is ranked no. 1 in Australia and no. 4 in the world for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
There are many employment opportunities for graduates, including:
- accountant
- business analyst
- corporate/government relations officer
- economist
- entrepreneur
- enterprise architect
- financial dealer and broker
- human resources specialist
- international business consultant
- investment banker
- management consultant
- marketing executive
- policy adviser
- project manager
- advertising and market research executive